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The man with the gun

Man who threatened to kill Atiku, Tinubu supporters in trouble

The young man, suspected to be an IPOB militant issued his 'murder' threat in a viral 30-second video which has…
Nigerian Railway Modernization Project: Lagos to close Jibowu and Yaba Level Crossing for the laying of tracks.

FG approves additional N16bn to complete Kano-Katsina Expressway

The minister also told newsmen that more than N800 million was approved for the procurement of 32 operational vehicles for…
Lai Mohammed said his strategy enables the APC to reconnect with undecided voters and neutralise misinformation ahead of the election.

Lai Mohammed dismisses threats of impeachment against Buhari

Mohammed, who was fielding questions from State House correspondents after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday…
The suspects

Two ex-convicts Nurudeen, Richard cracked for snatching car in Lagos

Hundeyin said the suspects, Abiodun Nurudeen, 36 and Anthony Richard, 45, both recently released on May 05, 2022 and June…
Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris

N109bn fraud: Ex-AGF Idris remains in prison, court adjourns ruling on bail 

The trio were arraigned alongside a company, Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited, on a 14-count charge bordering on gratification,…
CCT

Lagos unveils tricycles purchased by indigent beneficiaries of FG’s CCT programme

Under the CCT programme, each beneficiary receives N10,000 bi-monthly to be invested in small-scale business enterprises.
Guinness

Sales rep docked for stealing Guinness products worth N1m

The defendant, Kayode Oludoyi, fraudulently converted the money realised from the sales of the products belonging to his employer, Anbsolite…
The mother of the girl uncovered the act after she discovered a whitish slimy substance on her daughter’s underwear while doing laundry, Osun Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said

Ibadan man Saidu Hassan remanded for rape

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, ASP Foluke Adedosu told the court that Hassan allegedly committed the offence on July 15, at…
Fraud

Kano man Bashir Saleh remanded for beating up wife

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Abdul Wada, told the court that Fatima Muhammed of Hotoro Mahuatta Quarters reported the matter…
FRSC

Lagos taxi driver Alabi arrested 10 months after assaulting FRSC officer

Alabi, was declared wanted after the incident that led to Marshal FW Igwe sustaining injury on Wempco Road, near Sunday…
12 die, three others critically ill after drinking liquor laced with phosphide being used as rodent poison in Indonesia’s West Java province

Death toll in India’s toxic liquor consumption rises to 33

Spurious alcohol deaths are often reported in India, where people often drink cheap country-made bootleg liquor.
Police

Oyo medical doctor regains freedom after payment of N3m ransom

A family source said that the abductors demanded N30 million ransom on Monday, but settled for N3 million after intensive…
Lagos seeks help in locating woman seen assaulting baby in viral video

Lagos simplifies laws on domestic, gender-based violence

The Lagos DSVA law, Section 364 provides three years imprisonment for sexual harassment, section 267 stipulates three years jail term…
Nigerian

Sedeliu Iziomo docked over theft of N11.27m from bank

Iziomo is charged with a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
Sunshine pupils in solidarity with ASUU

ASUU strike: Sunshine Primary School pupils stage peaceful protest

Anyadike lamented the unfortunate situation where the government did not not treat education as a priority or had sufficient interest…
Rivers NLC during the protest

NLC, affiliate unions defile govt’s threats, stage protest in Rivers

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt  Workers and affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Tuesday defiled the threats of sanctions…
The suspects

EFCC arrests Alfa, Herbalist for alleged N24m fraud in Ekiti

The duo, along with one Ifawole Ajibola (aka Baba Kalifa currently on the run), allegedly conspired to defraud an aspiring…
Favour

Edo woman Favour in horrific stabbing of boyfriend to death

The Command in a statement on Tuesday, by its Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, indicated that discreet investigation…
Oba Oyebo

Oba Adeoriyomi Oyebo speaks on controversy over heir apparent

According to him, the eldest and heir to the throne is Aremo Abdul-Rasaq Adediran Shangosanya Oyebo born to him by…
NLC protest in Edo

Massive turnout, as Edo NLC, affiliate unions join solidarity protest

The protracted industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), was prompted by alleged failure of…
NLC protest in Osun

ASUU: NLC, others join labour protest in Osun

The labour union embarked on the protest in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to demand that…
policemen

Police rescue three traditional worshippers from kidnappers in Edo

The statement said: "The Command through its Divisional Headquarters at Ugo received a complaint that hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers…
One dies in lone accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

4 dead, 6 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The accident occurred at about 6:25 a.m., involving a Mazda bus with registration numbers YYY 412 XB and an unregistered…
The two suspects

Police smash two fleeing guards for stealing employer’s N54.47m property

By Paul Iyoghojie The Police at the Ikoyi Division, Lagos have arrested two security men who allegedly betrayed the trust…
General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba

 Impounding of Usman’s vehicle not responsible for his death – LASTMA

The family of Usman had alleged that he died from shock following an encounter with two officers of LASTMA in…
UNIPORT students arrested by EFCC

SUG reacts to EFCC’s arrest of 74 UNIPORT students for internet fraud

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Students Union Government (SUG) of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has reacted to the…
The convicts

37 internet fraudsters jailed in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had secured their convictions in two days, Tuesday July 19, 2022 and Thursday…
Students of FGC Kwali

FG shuts FGC Kwali over security breach

Education Minister, Adamu Adamu who gave the directive in the early hours of Monday said the closure became necessary following…
policemen

Bloody gun-battle in Osun: Police inspector, kidnapper shot dead

Opalola said that the gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, attacked the police vehicle at about 8.10 a.m., but that the…
Some of the hostages in captivity and their captors

Breaking: Terrorists release more Abuja-Kaduna train hostages

This is coming a day the gunmen released a video where they tortured the victims and threatened to abduct President…